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3 Times You Must Read the Fine Print

Friday, March 1, 2013 at 3:03pm
Online user agreements can run nearly 15,000 words! Beth tells you what really matters in her latest column in Redbook. Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics | Tagged agreements, contracts, fine print, redbook, terms and conditions | Leave a reply
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30-day money cleanse

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 11:05am
Happy new year! If you need inspiration for your financial resolutions, try following the 30-day money cleanse I created for Redbook magazine. Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics | Tagged 30 day money cleanses, financial resolutions, happy new year, money cleanse, money resolutions, new year, new year's resolution, redbook | Leave a reply
How Parents Influence Their Child’s Future Income

How Parents Influence Their Child’s Future Income

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 6:52pm
Parents often hope that their kids will surpass them when it comes to success. But is there a way to guarantee it? Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics, Kids & Money, Saving for the Future | Tagged gratification, kids, money, parenting | Leave a reply
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The MyMoneyAppUp Challenge

Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 6:48pm
Calling all entrepreneurs, tech wizards, students … anyone, really! You’re invited to enter the MyMoneyAppUp Challenge, a contest to find and fund new ideas for apps that will help people improve their finances. Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics | Tagged $10, 000, app contest, financial apps, money apps, mymoneyappup challenge | Leave a reply
A Financial Checklist for Same-Sex Couples

A Financial Checklist for Same-Sex Couples

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 4:08pm
Same-sex couples face a dizzying patchwork of laws and regulations that vary from state to state. These can affect your finances in different ways and create lots of paperwork. Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics | Tagged domestic partnership, estate planning, gay marriage, health insurance, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage, taxes, trust, will | Leave a reply
Shopping Simple and Smart

Shopping Simple and Smart

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 3:24pm
“Keep it simple, stupid.” It’s familiar—and good!—advice, whether you’re designing a rocket or just fixing dinner. But when it comes to money, we often try to outsmart the system. Read More
Posted in Budget & Basics | Tagged points, rewards, sales, Shopping, shopping simple, shopping smart | Leave a reply
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